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malnutrition

[ mal-noo-trish-uhn, -nyoo- ]

noun

  1. lack of proper nutrition; inadequate or unbalanced nutrition.


malnutrition

/ ˌæːˈٰɪʃə /

noun

  1. lack of adequate nutrition resulting from insufficient food, unbalanced diet, or defective assimilation
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malnutrition

  1. Poor nutrition caused by an insufficient, oversufficient, or poorly balanced diet or by a medical condition, such as chronic diarrhea, resulting in inadequate digestion or utilization of foods.

malnutrition

  1. Inadequate nutrition caused by the lack of a balanced diet or by disorders of the digestive system in which the nutrients from food cannot be absorbed properly.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of malnutrition1

First recorded in 1860–65; mal- + nutrition
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It has reported a rise in malnutrition and severe shortages of medicines at hospitals.

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When Gazans die from lack of medical treatment, malnutrition or hyperthermia, Mr Wahidi clarifies "these cases are indirect and do not get added to the lists."

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With little food and clean water, there is a rise in malnutrition and diseases - from stomach bugs to scabies.

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An Israeli doctor who observed the post-mortem examination found that he was suffering from extreme malnutrition.

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"Without these essential supplies, malnutrition, diseases and other preventable conditions will likely surge, leading to an increase in preventable child deaths," Unicef wrote in a press release.

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